Is Collingswood Ready for Coworking?
In a borough where creativity lies behind every corner, the next big idea in business is discovering a practical way to ditch the trappings of the 9-to-5.
Editor's Note: This article is the first of a two-part feature on 'coworking,' a new model of collaborative working based upon the idea that people of different disciplines can benefit from sharing a common work space. For Part II, click here. Collingswood is a community that likes to share. The borough is home to a bike share, car share, and drop-off locations for food co-ops. Its government last year set up a framework for shared-service agreements with nearby municipalities for everything from capital equipment to code officials. Its school district shares a superintendent, business administrator, and custodial services with that of Oaklyn. Even its Fire and EMS services pull extra duty on mutual aid calls to nearby towns as needed. …
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RARoss
11:25 pm on Saturday, January 19, 2013
I love the discussion, pro and con, + and -, artistic and logical, because diversity of thought allows us fodder for creation and the ability to take our own ideas to another level. That's really the greatness of coworking and collaborating in any form.... I was on a global call this morning and it's amazing how some of these spaces oveseas are pushing forward with some innovative thought. I … more ›